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Chilean needle grass becomes evident this month.

AgPest — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:30:54 +0000

Chilean needle grass will become evident in pastures in November-December. Keep an eye out for the reddish purple colour of the seed heads when they first emerge. Each seed has a 7 cm long awn (bristle-like tail). This grass is most likely to be found in pastures on north/west-facing drought-prone slopes but may be present in contaminated stock feed / hay. If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice immediately.

Be alert for Chilean needle grass

AgPest — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:00:29 +0000

Chilean needle grass will become evident in pastures during November and December as its distinctive purple-coloured spikelets, with their developing long-awned needle-sharp seeds, emerge from elongating flower stems. Details of this invasive grass can be found here on AgPest. This grass is most likely to be found in pastures on north/west-facing drought-prone slopes. If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice.

Chilean needle grass becoming evident

AgPest — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:30:51 +0000

Check sunny slopes for Chilean needle grass

AgPest — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:00:48 +0000

Chilean needle grass will become evident in pastures in November-December. Keep an eye out for the reddish purple colour of the seed heads when they first emerge.

Each seed has a 7cm long awn (bristle-like tail). This grass is most likely to be found in pastures on north/west-facing drought-prone slopes but may be present in contaminated stock feed / hay.

If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice immediately.

Click here to learn more about Chilean needle grass.

Chilean needle grass evident

AgPest — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:00:37 +0000

Chilean needle grass will become evident in pastures during November and December as its distinctive purple-coloured spikelets, with their developing long-awned needle-sharp seeds, emerge from elongating flower stems. Details of this invasive grass can be found on AgPest. This grass is most likely to be found in pastures on north/west-facing drought-prone slopes. If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice.

Chilean needle grass will soon become evident in pastures

AgPest — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:00:29 +0000

If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice immediately.

For further information on Chilean needle grass including biology, impact and control, follow the link below:

Chilean needle grass

Chilean needle grass

AgPest — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:58:24 +0000